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BRIDGESTONE has opened its third major tyre sales and repair hub in 12 months, launching a service centre in Port Hedland that has undercover access for Pilbara’s big machinery, including quad roadtrains.

The new Bridgestone Service Centre Port Hedland, owned by operator James Hagan of MG Tyres, follows the launch of company-owned and run stores at Hume in Canberra and the Barossa Valley in South Australia.

Officially opened this week by Bridgestone Australia national commercial manager, Geoff May, and store owner Mr Hagan, the centre also complements the off-the-road (OTR) and mine site-focused services of the town’s Pilbara Mining Solution Centre, opened in November at a cost of $15 million.

“Having two Bridgestone sites servicing the Pilbara shows the importance of the region and demand for Bridgestone’s diverse product range,” Mr May said.



“The service centre suits everything from the daily driver through to quad-road trains, allowing the Mining Solutions site to focus on mining specific requirements,” he said.

The store, built by Bridgestone, is in the Port Hedland suburb of Wedgefield, near the airport and north-east of the town.

Bridgestone Australia and New Zealand managing director Andrew Moffatt said his company worked with franchisee, Mr Hagan, “to identify what was needed to ensure Bridgestone is delivering the best experience for all our customers in Port Hedland and beyond”.

The store is not only the region’s flagship commercial outlet but is part of Bridgestone’s nationwide retail channel for consumers, providing the full range of 4WD, SUV and passenger-car tyres, and radial tyres for trucks and buses.

By Neil Dowling

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